The retail giant has fought for decades to keep the minimum wage as low as possible, but recent moves by retailers such as Gap to retain good employees has resulted in a mass exodus of Walmart workers.

New York University argues that its financial aid program doesn't take away from citizens, but Republicans say that because there is not unlimited funding for needy students, American citizens are being crowded out.

The U.S./Israeli relationship has taken another awkward turn after White House press secretary Josh Earnest admitted the White House needed to quarantine Israel from any information regarding the current nuclear talks with Iran.

The current drought in California has cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and unfortunately, scientists believe droughts in the U.S. are going to become harsher, drier, and longer throughout the rest of the century.

The president readies a request to ask Congress for war authority to battle the terrorist group. The request will formalize the military action the White House had already taken after they killed American hostages.

Former Hunterdon County Assistant Prosecutor Bennett Barlyn was interviewed by the U.S. attorney's office in New Jersey after claiming that he was fired because he objected to Christie officials dismissing indictments against political allies of the governor.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had promised to avoid government agency shutdowns, but has yet to take action in allowing bills that provide funding to the Department of Homeland Security to reach the floor.